Chris Allen

Experience

1. Dean, Apprenticeship Programs

   Foothill College

   May 2019 — Present

   Program Oversight: Supervision of day-to-day operations and implementation of strategic planning and leadership initiatives in support and development of the apprenticeship programs in the various trades and disciplines.Creator of non-traditional registered apprenticeship programs, successfully registered non-traditional apprenticeship programs with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.Strategic Planning: Provides leadership that drives the program to achieve developed and stated college and apprenticeship strategic priorities. Collaborate with Site Administrators and regional business leadership partners to identify and implement strategies to develop and expand the programs to meet community and business needs. Align objectives with current and anticipated regulatory changes and requirements, current and future workforce needs, and the mission, vision, and values of Foothill College.Liaison to the Apprenticeship Sites: Facilitates a collaborative model and participates as an active leadership member with Site Administrators to ensure the development and implementation of a shared vision and mission as directed by the Site Directors and staff.Liaison with Community Workforce Partners: Liaise with professional businesses and industry partners, and community organizations to build, maintain, and develop strategic partnerships and ensure program currency. Actively participate in regional trade site and union events, work groups, and activities where appropriate.Compliance: Monitors and assures apprenticeship program and site compliance with state and federal regulations, college policies, apprenticeship requirements, and specific industry licensure and certificate requirements.Budget and Fiscal Management: Oversees the preparation and ongoing analysis and processing of the program budget, revenue, and expenditures including data collection and reporting.

Education

• Minot State University

  Masters of Science

• San Jose State University

  Masters of Arts

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)